Sire Marcus Miller Er Gb5-5 Lh Nt Natural
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Sire Marcus Miller
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An Acoustic Bass Designed for the Marcus Acoustic Bass Shape Approach
With its " Marcus Acoustic Bass Shape" body design, the GB5-5 LH NT positions itself as an acoustic bass oriented towards modern playing: reactive enough for nuanced work, and equipped to switch to amplification when needed. Its NAT finish highlights the instrument's "natural" spirit, balancing simplicity and stage look.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
This M. MILLER is aimed at beginner to intermediate bassists seeking a reassuring acoustic bass, as well as stage musicians looking for an organic tone easily exploitable in DI. It is particularly suitable for pop, folk, variety, acoustic contexts, as well as "unplugged" rehearsals where attack and presence need to remain clear.
The Sound
The solid spruce top provides liveliness, clear attack, and better touch sensitivity, ideal for articulating notes even at low volume. The mahogany body complements with a rounder signature, warm mids, and a pleasant sustain feel. When plugged in, the piezo pickup via the Vividix-B preamp emphasizes precision and definition, while the EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass) allows adapting the bass to the mix. The Phase Switch is a real advantage to reduce feedback issues and stabilize the low end depending on the room and placement.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For maintenance and optimizing playability, choose a long scale 34" / 864 mm bass string set with ball-ends, compatible with most bass bridges. A bass strap with standard ends will also be suitable for standing play.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | Piezo | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Single cut | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | Yes | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Natural |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electro-acoustic bass | Radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Body wood | mahogany | Frets | 20 |
| Top | solid spruce | Fret size | 2.4 mm / 0.09" (Medium) |
| Body shape | Marcus Acoustic Bass Shape | Nut | OS |
| Bridge | Sire Acoustic Bass Bridge | Nut width | 38 mm / 1.50" |
| Finish | NAT | Inlays | White Pearloid Dot |
| Neck wood | 3-piece mahogany | Tuners | Premium Diecasting Gear |
| Profile | C | Preamp | Vividix-B (piezo) |
| Mounting | bolt-on neck | Controls | Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Phase Switch |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Orientation | left-handed |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Weight | 8.9 kg |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller GB5-5 LH NT available for left-handed players?
This model is designed in a left-handed orientation and features 5 strings. Its scale length is 34 inches, or 864 mm.
What electronics are equipped on this electro-acoustic bass?
The Vividix-B preamp is based on piezo pickup. The controls include volume, treble, midrange, bass, and a phase switch.
What woods are used on the GB5-5 LH NT?
The top is made of solid spruce, while the body is mahogany. The bolt-on neck is made of three-piece mahogany and the fingerboard is rosewood.
Can feedback be reduced on this amplified acoustic bass?
A Phase Switch is integrated into the Vividix-B preamp to stabilize the low frequencies depending on the room and placement.
Which strings should be chosen for this 5-string acoustic bass?
It is possible to use a set of steel strings for long scale basses of 34 inches / 864 mm, with ball ends. The Sire Acoustic Bass Bridge is designed for this format. A standard end-pin bass strap can also be used for standing play.
